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Maximum Power Transfer Theorem

The Maximum Power Transfer Theorem states that the maximum amount of power will be dissipated by a load resistance if it is equal to the Thevenin or Norton resistance of the network supplying power. The Maximum Power Transfer Theorem does not satisfy the goal of maximum efficiency.

Suppose we have a voltage source or battery that's internal resistance is Ri and a load resistance RL is connected across this battery.

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